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Publication of Grundlagen der Geometrie
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Publication venue unspecified
Hilbert published his book in 1899, proposing a formal set of axioms to replace Euclid's traditional assumptions for geometry.
The text Grundlagen der Geometrie, published by Hilbert in 1899, proposes a formal set called Hilbert's axioms. These assumptions substitute for the traditional axioms of Euclid, serving as the foundation for a modern treatment of Euclidean geometry. The work was organized and written for a memorial address given in 1899.
Sources
- David Hilbert Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Hilbert's axioms Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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